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Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens: American Political and Commercial Tokens of the 1830s and 1840s

Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens: American Political and Commercial Tokens of the 1830s and 1840s

by Bowers, Q David
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Hard Times tokens are privately minted pieces that reflect one of the most turbulent eras in American history--the economic struggles and political upheavals of the 1830s and 1840s under Andrew Jackson. These fascinating tokens carried both political satire and commercial advertising, capturing the mood of a nation in transition.

In A Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens Q. David Bowers brings together decades of research, hundreds of high-resolution photographs, and current market pricing in multiple grades. He provides collectors and historians with an authoritative guide that catalogs the series in detail, while also exploring the stories behind the tokens' designs, issuers, and circulation. Affordable to collect yet rich in history, Hard Times tokens remain a rewarding pursuit for both new and seasoned numismatists.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of pre-Civil War exonumia with A Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens, part of Whitman's renowned Red Book Series. This acclaimed series spans nearly 30 volumes, each providing in-depth coverage of specific U.S. coin types and programs featured in the Official Red Book.

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BrandWhitman Pub Llc
Pub dateJun 23, 2015
ISBN-10079484295X
ISBN-139780794842956
LanguageEnglish
Paperback320.0 pages
Dimensions8.9 × 0.7 × 5.9 in
Weight2 lb
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